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- 'Cael tatŵ henna yn rhan o fy hunaniaeth Fwslemaidd'on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 7:10 am
Mae nifer o ferched yn addurno eu dwylo i ddathlu Eid, fel Isra o Gaerdydd.
- Not enough evidence to ban greyhound racing, officials warned Welsh ministerson Mawrth 17, 2026 at 6:31 am
The Senedd will vote on whether to ban the sport but the decision faces a legal challenge.
- Rhybudd yn erbyn gwahardd rasio milgwn wedi ei anwybyddu gan y llywodraethon Mawrth 17, 2026 at 6:11 am
Llywodraeth Cymru wedi bwrw ymlaen â gwahardd rasio milgwn er gwaethaf y ffaith rhybudd yn erbyn y penderfyniad y llynedd.
- Playing Huw Edwards a challenge on a number of levels - Martin Cluneson Mawrth 17, 2026 at 6:08 am
Wuthering Heights star Martin Clunes plays the former BBC newsreader in a new Channel 5 series.
- I watched my dad stab my mum to death - but then had to move back in with himon Mawrth 17, 2026 at 6:08 am
Gemma Ahern was three when her dad killed her mum - and at six she had to live with him again.
- 'Dim geiriau i ddisgrifio' effeithiau ymosodiad gan gi ar ŵyn bachon Mawrth 17, 2026 at 6:04 am
Mae ffarmwraig o Geredigion wedi sôn am y profiad erchyll o weld ŵyn bach wedi eu rhwygo yn ddarnau yn dilyn ymosodiad gan gi llynedd.
- Oil crisis leaving people unable to heat their homeson Mawrth 16, 2026 at 8:09 pm
A couple is forced to pay more than double after being left without enough fuel to heat their home.
- Crunch WRU EGM vote to be held in Aprilon Mawrth 16, 2026 at 7:00 pm
The fate of the WRU's chair and potentially plans to cut the the number of professional teams will be decided next month.
- I used to be a bouncer - now I'm a UFC title contenderon Mawrth 16, 2026 at 6:03 pm
Ffion Davies, 31, is a leading competitor in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, winning multiple championships.
- Dragons sign Tonga wing Tuitavukion Mawrth 16, 2026 at 6:01 pm
Dragons make Tonga wing Anzelo Tuitavuki their first signing for the 2026-27 season.
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- Women’s health hubs in every part of Walesby Niki Favorido on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 4:11 am
A WOMEN’S health hub is now open in every health board area in Wales, bringing menopause, contraception and menstrual health services closer to home. The Welsh Government committed to opening the seven women’s health hubs by the end of March 2026, in response to the Women’s Health Plan. Each of the hubs have been tailored The post Women’s health hubs in every part of Wales appeared first on Herald.Wales.
- WWT to create bigger, more connected wetlands in Wales thanks to funding boostby Niki Favorido on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 3:46 am
MADE POSSIBLE by funding from the Nature Networks Programme, WWT will carry out extensive wetland habitat creation and restoration works at WWT Llanelli. The wetland charity’s only Welsh site, as well as the surrounding Tir Morfa coastline and wider Burry Inlet, will benefit from new and restored wetland habitats that will provide shelter for internationally important wintering birds and bring local people closer to nature. Jo Jones, Site The post WWT to create bigger, more connected wetlands in Wales thanks to funding boost appeared first on Herald.Wales.
- Ayse thanks service that helped save her lifeby Niki Favorido on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 3:34 am
TWO-AND-A-HALF years ago, Ayse Bidmead was listening to music whilst driving to work when she was involved in a serious road collision with a bus. After being ejected from her car, Ayse, 32, was found in the middle of the road, confused and in extreme pain. She had a wound to her head, multiple abrasions The post Ayse thanks service that helped save her life appeared first on Herald.Wales.
- Game changing moments to take centre stage once againby Niki Favorido on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 3:25 am
WALES is lining up for a summer of footballing history, as its new national football museum offered a first glimpse inside this week. Wales’ new national football museum has moved a significant step closer to opening its doors this week with a never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes preview of its nearly completed galleries and exhibits. The Football Museum The post Game changing moments to take centre stage once again appeared first on Herald.Wales.
- Ceredigion NGS Gardens collected over £25,000 in 2025 to donate to nursing and health charitiesby Niki Favorido on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 3:08 am
THE NGS supports Marie Curie, Macmillan Cancer Support, Hospice UK, Carers Trust, The Queen’s Nursing Institute, Parkinson’s UK, National Botanical Garden of Wales Apprenticeships, Maggie’s, Horatio’s Garden, Support for Community Gardens and more! This delicious cake (picture above) was enjoyed by the gardeners at the beginning of year gathering on Saturday, March7. The Lemon Drizzle cake was The post Ceredigion NGS Gardens collected over £25,000 in 2025 to donate to nursing and health charities appeared first on Herald.Wales.
- Sarah’s mission to make education accessible, meaningful and life changingby Niki Favorido on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 2:56 am
OUTSTANDING tutor and mentor Sarah Cocchiara-Devine is transforming lives and widening access to lifelong learning across Wales through her commitment to adult learners. Leading the Further Education Programme at Media Academy Cymru in Cardiff, she supports more than 120 learners annually, delivering BTEC Levels 1, 2 and 3 in Creative Media subjects to adults who The post Sarah’s mission to make education accessible, meaningful and life changing appeared first on Herald.Wales.
- Celebrating achievements, encourage others to venture and raising awareness of discriminationby Niki Favorido on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 2:42 am
THE THREE women who hold some of the top roles in Cyngor Gwynedd have joined forces with people and communities around the world to celebrate the contribution and success of women. In the week of International Women’s Day, and as it’s also Women’s History Month, Cyngor Gwynedd has noted that the organisation is in a The post Celebrating achievements, encourage others to venture and raising awareness of discrimination appeared first on Herald.Wales.
- Event to celebrate the culture of Gwynedd: For everybody’s well-beingby Niki Favorido on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 2:29 am
THE CULTURE sector has come together recently in Portmeirion for a special event to celebrate culture in Gwynedd. Organised by Cyngor Gwynedd, the buzzing event attended by close to 80 representatives – was an opportunity to learn, explore and celebrate the sector with stakeholders, highlighting the importance of culture for everybody’s well-being. Following the success The post Event to celebrate the culture of Gwynedd: For everybody’s well-being appeared first on Herald.Wales.
- Muslims in Wales: Exploring the origins of Islam across the nationby Niki Favorido on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 2:16 am
THE TIES between Wales and Islam can be found stretching back hundreds of years, a new study from Cardiff University finds. In a journey taking him to all parts of the country, Dr Abdul-Azim Ahmed traced the origins of Islam across the nation. The results of his research are detailed in his book, Muslim Wales – The post Muslims in Wales: Exploring the origins of Islam across the nation appeared first on Herald.Wales.
- Bangor University awarded UKRI Doctoral Focal Award to launch £24M nuclear skills programme PANDAby Niki Favorido on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 2:08 am
BANGOR UNIVERSITY has been awarded one of the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Doctoral Focal Awards in Nuclear Skills, securing funding to establish PANDA (the Programme for Accelerating Nuclear Development and Applications). The £9 million awarded by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the Ministry of Defence and UKRI will be matched The post Bangor University awarded UKRI Doctoral Focal Award to launch £24M nuclear skills programme PANDA appeared first on Herald.Wales.
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- Delays in home adaptations putting older people’s health at risk – Older People’s Commissionerby Mark Mansfield on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 8:25 am
Older people across Wales are waiting more than a year for vital adaptations to their homes, according to a new report that warns the delays are putting people’s health, safety and independence at risk. The report by the Rhian Bowen-Davies, the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, found that the average wait for home adaptations funded The post Delays in home adaptations putting older people’s health at risk – Older People’s Commissioner appeared first on Nation.Cymru.
- After Iran, is Cuba next in the US firing line?by Adam Johannes on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 8:07 am
Adam Johannes Donald Trump stood outside the White House recently, helicopters chopping the air behind him, and mused that the United States might stage a “friendly takeover” of Cuba. He dismissed the island as a “failed nation” and bragged that its government was desperate: “They have no money, they have nothing right now.” As his The post After Iran, is Cuba next in the US firing line? appeared first on Nation.Cymru.
- Jeremy Clarkson asks ‘why are Welsh children fed chicken from China?’by Stephen Price on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 7:57 am
Stephen Price TV presenter and columnist Jeremy Clarkson has vented his anger at the ‘staggering’ news that children at schools across Wales are being served ‘cheap imports’ of chicken from Asian countries, at the expense of British farmers. An investigation by The Countryside alliance which was published on 28 January, revealed that local authorities across The post Jeremy Clarkson asks ‘why are Welsh children fed chicken from China?’ appeared first on Nation.Cymru.
- The story of St Patrick the patron saint of Ireland… from Walesby Stephen Price on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 7:45 am
Owen Williams In 387 AD, a saint was born in Banwen, high in Wales’ Dulais Valley. He would become the Celtic world’s most iconic figurehead. Every March, he is celebrated in towns and cities across the world. To his adopted Irish home and kin, he is known simply as Saint Patrick. Six years a slave The post The story of St Patrick the patron saint of Ireland… from Wales appeared first on Nation.Cymru.
- Women’s health hubs now open in every part of Walesby Ella Groves on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 7:29 am
A women’s health hub is now open in every health board area in Wales, bringing menopause, contraception and menstrual health services closer to home. The Welsh Government committed to opening the seven women’s health hubs by the end of March 2026, in response to the Women’s Health Plan. Each of the hubs have been tailored The post Women’s health hubs now open in every part of Wales appeared first on Nation.Cymru.
- Child sex abuse image crimes up almost 10% in a year, says NSPCCby Mark Mansfield on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 7:14 am
The number of child sex abuse image crimes logged by police forces across the UK has risen by 9%, prompting renewed calls for tech companies to block nude images from being taken and shared on children’s devices. Young people continue to face exposure to the risk of grooming, extortion, online abuse and having intimate images The post Child sex abuse image crimes up almost 10% in a year, says NSPCC appeared first on Nation.Cymru.
- Welsh and Irish Ministers celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Cardiffby Stephen Price on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 7:03 am
A group of Irish ministers joined First Minister, Eluned Morgan and members of Cardiff’s Irish community for a St Patrick’s Day celebration in Cardiff recently. Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales, and Kieran O’Donnell TD, Minister of State for Older People at the Department of Health and Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, The post Welsh and Irish Ministers celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Cardiff appeared first on Nation.Cymru.
- Reform councillor criticised for implying that the Church of England operates in Walesby Mark Mansfield on Mawrth 16, 2026 at 8:29 pm
Martin Shipton A Reform UK councillor who aspires to be a Senedd Member has been criticised after appearing to claim that the Church of England functions in Wales as well as England – despite the Church in Wales having been formed as a separate entity in 1920. Iain McIntosh defected from the Conservative Party in The post Reform councillor criticised for implying that the Church of England operates in Wales appeared first on Nation.Cymru.
- First look: Historic Welsh castle gets modern restorationby Amelia Jones on Mawrth 16, 2026 at 8:28 pm
Amelia Jones New photos have been released of restoration works inside a Welsh castle museum. Cyfarthfa Park and Castle in Merthyr Tydfil received a share of the Welsh Government’s Brilliant Basics funding to improve its visitor experience, via Visit Wales. The funding has supported a series of restoration and improvement works across the historic building The post First look: Historic Welsh castle gets modern restoration appeared first on Nation.Cymru.
- Urban explorers mistake open shopping centre for abandoned buildingby Amelia Jones on Mawrth 16, 2026 at 8:18 pm
Amelia Jones Two urban explorers have shared a video of themselves exploring what they described as an abandoned shopping centre in Wales, even though parts of the building are still occupied. The video is filmed in The Queen’s Arcade, which is part of St David’s Shopping Centre in Cardiff. The two men in the video The post Urban explorers mistake open shopping centre for abandoned building appeared first on Nation.Cymru.
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- HMRC warns taxpayers they're 'legally required' to follow new rule from April 2026by newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk (Steven Smith) on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 8:25 am
A major change is coming and for some it begins in a matter of weeks
- Police catch sick rapist in the act after victim managed to dial 999by newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk (Rob Kennedy, Olivia Bridge) on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 8:08 am
Paul Batey led the victim to his bedroom under guise of showing her his record collection when he […]
- Police release video showing moment boyfriend's disturbing abuse uncovered at airportby newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk (Ramazani Mwamba, Carrington Walker) on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 8:01 am
Callum Coady dictated who his partner spoke to and how she dressed
- Disgraced ex-soldier stripped of MBE over school fees fraudby newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk (Conor Gogarty) on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 7:45 am
Lloyd Hamilton defrauded the taxpayer of almost £13,000
- Update issued on Cardiff school closures after threats madeby newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk (Ellie Gosley) on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 6:54 am
South Wales Police previously said it had received threats that someone was intending to harming […]
- Paddy McGuinness shows transformation after brutal weight-loss regimeby newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk (Neil Shaw) on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 6:36 am
He says he hit rock bottom
- More antibiotic centres open as thousands queue in meningitis outbreakby newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk (Neil Shaw) on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 6:08 am
Anyone who could be infected is urged to come forward as a preventative measure
- Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Tuesday, March 17)by newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk (Ellie Gosley) on Mawrth 17, 2026 at 6:07 am
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